口
Reading: くち
Meaning: mouth; opening; entrance; way of speaking; job opportunity
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Example Sentence
口 を 開く と 悪口 が 出る
Whenever he opens his mouth, bad words come out.
Usage Notes
口 has many meanings beyond the physical mouth: openings or entrances (瓶の口 - bottle opening), way of speaking (口が悪い - has a foul mouth), job opportunities (口を探す - look for job openings), and taste preferences (口に合う - suits one's taste). Context determines which meaning applies.
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